Virtual Valentine Supper Club
by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table®
Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity for you to let those creative juices flow! Here are a few tips from Explore Minnesota. Whether it’s a fancy meal in an igloo, a romantic candlelight stroll beneath the stars or a virtual crafting class with your sweetie, here is a link to 10 unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Minnesota.
Now for those of you who are basking in the sun somewhere, you could create a special backyard supper; and you can let the gourmet chef in you shine brightly or you can do it all with take-out. I think we’ve all had enough “stay at home” time to last us a lifetime. So take that weekend getaway you’ve been putting off; there are a lot of ways to plan a special one while still staying safe! Whether you and your spouse love to walk, run, snowshoe, ski, play tennis or lay on the beach with a nice cocktail in your hand, I hope you’ll find the tips below make your life a bit simpler. If you’re looking for a great read to give your Valentine here you go…"To Cook, or Not to Cook" — "Jessica Stone beautifully captures the crazy ups and downs that come from being able to make seemingly anything happen...except the happy, healthy love she desires. She's a delicious, delightful writer whom you'll fall madly in love with over and over again." -Katherine Woodward Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Calling in "The One".
I love to decorate my tables for a special occasion, so here we go! V-Day! A few easy suggestions — Homebound Valentine includes crafts, activities and movies. What about the Valentine gift? Valentine Shopping: here to stay or passe'? — Want to send something different?— What really makes your heart happy? —
It’s possible this one post can answer a lot of your Valentine questions and take you from a Valentine Baby Shower to Valentine Escapades — Valentine recipes to Show Your Sweetie You Heart Them Beyond Valentine's Day = Top 10 Valentine Tips. You’re burnt out on typical “Valentine” dinners, red roses, red macaroons etc.? try My Favorite Valentines! — The Sweet Hits of Valentines Past & Present — Valentine Experiences — Sealed with a Kiss — Flowers for your Valentine — Popular Valentine's Day Colors — Valentine Gift Trends and Tips — A Valentine from a Swedish Mom — Unique Roses For Your Unique Valentine — Order Flowers Early — Baby Shower Sprinkled With Love .
It’s time for appetizers and cocktails and of course…some chocolate….
Be Well Hot Cocoa — Valentine’s Day Pretzel Bites — Valentine's Day Gifts for Every Situation — On a tight budget? — Snack Mix - Show Your Sweetie You Heart Them Beyond Valentine’s Day — Roasted Beet Hummus — Lovable Snack Bites — Barb's Salmon Spread — What's in Your Back Pocket? (wine tips) — Kilkea Castle Cupid's Hope —
This main course is a star for your romantic Valentine supper. Valentine Table Extraordinaire Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots for Two — Oh, Another Valentine’s Day Date — Valentine's Day Shellfish — Valentine's Day Table Décor — Make Your Own Magic
It’s time for dessert and nothing says Valentines quite like…Chocolate Caramel Almond Tart — Orange Infused Chocolate Almond Cake — A “Treat Yo’ Self” Valentine’s Day — Long Distance Valentines — Oreo Pops — Belgian Chocolate Mousse — Chocolate Heart Cookies — You'll Looove this Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe — Chocolate - The Back Story!
Since I love a happy ending, enjoy Spilled Milkshakes!